Wilson Blaze Pro 13mm Carbon Hybrid Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$169
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
pop
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
13.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- popFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
punchy popforgiving sweet spotsolid vs paceconsistentbalanced
Power
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: quick on putaways.
- The first impression is strong on drives.
Stability
- In real play, it shows up as forgiving off-center.
- The common thread: trustworthy under pressure.
Overall
- The common thread: solid across the court.
- Most feedback points to comfortable for most players.
Phrased for clarity.
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